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Shakespeare vs. Harlem Duet
Title: Shakespeare vs. Harlem Duet
Category: Literature / English
Details: Words: 968 | Pages: 4.1 (approximately 235 words/page)
Shakespeare vs. Harlem Duet
“Othello” and “Harlem Duet”
Formation/Perpetuation of racist ideologies:
Othello:
- Othello is on the standard curriculum of most high schools. Also heavily examined in Universities in a post-colonial context.
- Brabanzio startled @ news that O and D were “making the beast with two backs,” and attacks O with his men.
- Up until O’s introduction he is never referred to by name: “he”, “him”, “the thick lips”, and “the Barbary horse.”
- Iago presents the senator (B) …showed first 75 words of 968 total…
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…showed last 75 words of 968 total…passive resistance, and willful integration are presented, offering a broad scope of views concerning the problem of skin.
- Though Billie is the protagonist within “Harlem Duet”, her views towards the dilution of her culture through integration are hyperbolic, and for this reason the play itself does not adopt a racist tone. Othello himself seems more level-headed and reasonable within the play, and this contrast of characters neutralizes any political affiliations the play would carry otherwise.
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